Burma

  • Jan 23, 2008
  • 7 min read

ASEAN: Burma reform hopes are tied to UN mission

China today urged Burma to schedule another visit by UN special envoy, Ibrahim Gambari. The...

Asean
  • Jan 17, 2008
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BURMA: Series of bombings leaves at least two dead

A bomb yesterday killed a man in the town of Kyaukkyi, the state media reported today.

Burma
  • Jan 11, 2008
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BURMA: Minister meets Suu Kyi again

National League for Democracy (NLD) leader Aung San Suu Kyi today met Minister of Labour Aung...

Burma
  • Jan 4, 2008
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BURMA: Junta is defiant but low-key on anniversary

State Peace and Development Council leader Than Shwe today called for national unity in a...

Burma
  • Jan 3, 2008
  • 2 min read

INDIA/BURMA: Delhi looks to deepen ties with Naypyidaw

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh yesterday urged Burma to accelerate political reform and...

India
  • Dec 17, 2007
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BURMA: Junta survives -- but for how long?

Burma's military rulers have this year faced the most serious challenge to their rule for two...

Burma
  • Dec 7, 2007
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Biofuels spark food-versus-fuel debate

UNCTAD held meetings on December 4-5 to discuss the challenges posed by biofuels. The UNCTAD ...

International
  • Dec 3, 2007
  • 2 min read

BURMA: Junta dismisses threat posed by protesters

Information Minister Kyaw Hsan today described mass protests staged earlier this year as...

Burma